• Tickets on sale for Donora Kennywood Day (being held Wednesday) outside of Donora Union Pharmacy, 6 to 8 p.m. Funday passes are $35 each, 65-plus, $32, children, 3 and younger, free. One-way bus tic...

Meetings in local government this week. Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that bel...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, a potential breakthrough after weeks of exp...

The editorial department of the Mon Valley Independent encourages letters to the editor. Letters must be no more than 500 words, must be in good taste and must include the author’s name, town of resid...

• Zachary Enoch Geissler, 31, of Glassport was charged with DUI and accident involving damage to attended vehicle or property stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. A prelimi...

A woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by two women wielding a large knife at a McKeesport gas station over the weekend. Amber Murray, 43, and Nicole Rodgers, 37, both of McKeesport, were bot...

• Victor Raynell Tyree, 59, of North Charleroi was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct-engage in fighting and public drunkenness Wednesday, court records state. • Aliyah ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible dam...

By the Centre Daily Times A full “sturgeon” moon will peak soon over Pennsylvania, and residents can also enjoy viewing the peak of a popular meteor shower soon after. This month’s moon is referred to...

The following students have been named to the Westmoreland County Community College Deans’ List for attaining a minimum 3.5 QPA for the spring 2025 semester: Belle Vernon Taylor Krucher, Colette Bagay...

The following students have been named to the Westmoreland County Community College President’s List for attaining a minimum 4.0 QPA for the spring 2025 semester: Belle Vernon Jaycee Conaway, Benjamin...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are blessed with a 6-month-old son, “Tyler.” I’m now back at work three days a week. My mother and my mother-in-law offered to watch him one day a week, which we were grate...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently ran my first half marathon, and it was one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve ever had. I had been training for months, and over time, running became more than just exe...

The original tequila created more than 230 years ago by the oldest tequila company and first agave farmers, Cuervo Tradicional Blanco follows the same family recipe that put tequila on the map. This a...

Taking its name from the year tequila began gaining recognition beyond its humble origins in Jalisco, Mexico, 1800 Blanco Tequila features a floral, fruity aroma with hints of spice and black pepperco...

An award-winning, 100% Blue Weber agave tequila, Gran Centenario Plata is the favorite tequila of Mexico. Originated in 1857 by the first Master Distiller of tequila, this blanco presents vibrant frui...

Reserva de la Familia Organic Platino by Jose Cuervo is part of a collection of small-batch artisanal tequilas, 100% organically certified and handcrafted with meticulous care. This bright, unaged teq...

FAMILY FEATURES If your basement feels muggy, the air is damp or it’s a bit on the stinky side, you may have a humidity issue. Addressing and correcting the problem won’t just make your basement more ...

The band enjoys improvising on stage, so there’s variety from one show to the next. MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Monongahela Aquatorium’s Rockin’ on the Mon summer concert series continues this weekend...